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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.97, 14,195.04 and 2,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.97, 14,195.04 and 2,888.67 is: 4,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.97 : 14,195.04 = 2,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.97/14,195.04 = 2,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.97x = 14,195.04 × 2,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.97x = 41,004,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004,786.20/9,461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.64

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